The Sahyadri Mountains run from _______ to Kanyakumari, the southernmost part of India.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gujarat.
Gujarat. The Sahyadri Mountains, also known as the Western Ghats, stretch from Gujarat in the northwest to Kanyakumari in the south, covering states like Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Other options:
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Uttar Pradesh: Located in northern India, far from the Western Ghats.
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Rajasthan: A northwestern state with the Aravalli Range, not the Sahyadris.
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Madhya Pradesh: A central Indian state with the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, not the Western Ghats.
The Sahyadris are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for rich biodiversity and serving as a crucial watershed for peninsular India.